153 episodes

Music: it's good. On each episode of Strong Songs, host Kirk Hamilton takes listeners inside a piece of music, breaking it down and figuring out what makes it work.

Strong Songs Kirk Hamilton

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    • 4.9 • 246 Ratings

Music: it's good. On each episode of Strong Songs, host Kirk Hamilton takes listeners inside a piece of music, breaking it down and figuring out what makes it work.

    "The Way" by Meshell Ndegeocello

    "The Way" by Meshell Ndegeocello

    The light is so blinding.

    • 57 min
    Strong Covers, Vol. 3

    Strong Covers, Vol. 3

    "All Along the Watchtower" and "Jolene" get the Strong Covers treatment.

    • 57 min
    "Águas de Março (The Waters of March)" by Antônio Carlos Jobim & Elis Regina

    "Águas de Março (The Waters of March)" by Antônio Carlos Jobim & Elis Regina

    É a lama, é a lama.

    • 56 min
    "Black Hole Sun" by Soundgarden

    "Black Hole Sun" by Soundgarden

    No one sings like you anymore.

    • 56 min
    "In Your Eyes" by Peter Gabriel

    "In Your Eyes" by Peter Gabriel

    The light, the heat.

    • 53 min
    Some Bonus Beatles Covers

    Some Bonus Beatles Covers

    "Strong Covers, Vol. 2" tackled three great covers of three great Beatles songs, but there are always more covers to talk about.

    • 27 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
246 Ratings

246 Ratings

ms2jla1 ,

Wonderful exploration of song!

I just discovered this podcast today (thanks to the shoutout on Rational Security!), discovered an episode about my favourite song, and immediately listened to it. I have never before had the singular experience of someone explaining to me why I love a thing I love! It is so fascinating to hear how the alchemy of a beautiful song comes together. I’m not a musician, so some of the minutia goes over my head, but it’s still thoroughly enjoyable. Can’t wait to listen to more!

minimally satisfied ,

So worth your time!

Kirk cuts these songs apart, provides backgrounds and sidebars and often actually recreates them in his own studio. For me it’s just the right mix of pop culture background and music nerdiness that I like. He has a wealth of music knowledge and as an aspiring musician, I learn a few things on every show and listen to music more thoughtfully as a result. A++ podcast!

M. Plouffe ,

Not to be missed if you are a music lover

I was looking for a podcast on Pink Floyd before going to see the exhibition "Pink Floyd l'Exposition: Their Mortal Remains" here in Montreal. While researching, I listened to the episode on the Dark Side Of The Moon album. Since then, I started listening to all the episodes. It's really interesting! Merci Kirk!

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